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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.33, 556.61 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.33, 556.61 and 223.88 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.33 : 556.61 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.33/556.61 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.33x = 556.61 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.33x = 124,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,613.85/403.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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